DWD’s Frostman defends Evers’ plan to up the minimum wage amidst questioning from JFC Republicans

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee today expressed concern that Gov. Tony Evers’ Workforce Development budget proposals “really missed the mark.” The guv’s plan to up the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.50 by 2023 drew the ire of Republicans on the committee. Sen. Luther Olsen, R-Ripon, said DWD’s focus on increasing the minimum wage is not “in tune with reality” considering the low unemplo...